PTA Tax Calculator 2026-27: Mobile Tax on Passport & CNIC
Calculate the PTA tax on any imported mobile phone in seconds. Enter the phone’s price in US dollars and compare passport and CNIC tax with the latest FBR rates.
Estimate only. FBR uses its own assessed value per model and its own exchange rate, so the final amount on the official DIRBS portal can differ slightly. Rates by Exchange Rate API
What is PTA tax?
PTA tax is the duty you pay to register an imported mobile phone in Pakistan. Every phone that uses a Pakistani SIM must be registered in PTA’s DIRBS system. Phones bought from official local dealers are already registered, but phones brought from abroad or bought as “non-PTA” must be registered by paying the tax, or their IMEI is blocked on mobile networks.
PTA tax rates 2026-27
Rates are set by FBR according to the phone’s customs value in US dollars. Regulatory duty was cut by about 20% from July 1, 2026. Sales tax is charged on the phone’s value in rupees.
| Phone value (USD) | Regulatory duty | Sales tax | Mobile levy | Income tax (CNIC) | Income tax (passport) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $30 | Rs 240 | 18% | Rs 100 | Rs 100 | Exempt |
| $30 – $100 | Rs 2,400 | 18% | Rs 200 | Rs 100 | Exempt |
| $100 – $200 | Rs 6,000 | 18% | Rs 200 | Rs 930 | Exempt |
| $200 – $350 | Rs 8,800 | 18% | Rs 1,800 | Rs 970 | Exempt |
| $350 – $500 | Rs 12,000 | 18% | Rs 4,000 | Rs 5,000 | Exempt |
| Above $500 | Rs 17,600 | 25% | Rs 8,000 | Rs 11,500 | Exempt |
Non-filers pay double the income tax on CNIC registration.
Passport vs CNIC: which is cheaper?
Passport registration
Usually the cheapest option because income tax is not charged. Available only within 60 days of arriving in Pakistan, on the passport you travelled with.
CNIC registration
Available any time and for any phone. Includes income tax, which is doubled for non-filers, so getting on FBR’s Active Taxpayer List lowers your cost.
How to calculate PTA tax
Find your phone’s slab using its value in US dollars, then add the slab’s regulatory duty, mobile levy and income tax to the sales tax. For example, a $799 phone at Rs 282 per dollar is worth Rs 225,318. On passport, that is Rs 17,600 regulatory duty + Rs 56,330 sales tax (25%) + Rs 8,000 mobile levy = about Rs 81,930.
How to pay PTA tax
- Dial *#06# on your phone to find its IMEI number (dual-SIM phones have two).
- Apply on PTA’s DIRBS portal or at a mobile operator’s customer service centre with your passport or CNIC.
- Generate a PSID (payment slip ID) showing the exact tax for your phone.
- Pay the PSID through your bank app, ATM or bank branch. Registration usually completes within 24 hours.
Tips to pay less PTA tax
- Use your passportRegister within 60 days of arrival to skip income tax.
- Become a filerNon-filers pay double income tax on CNIC. Check your status on FBR’s Active Taxpayer List.
- Watch the slab edgesA phone just over $500 jumps to 25% sales tax and higher fixed charges.
- Don’t waitUnregistered phones are blocked after the grace period.
PTA tax calculator FAQ
Is PTA tax lower on passport or CNIC?
Passport registration is usually cheaper because income tax is not charged. You can only use a passport within 60 days of arriving in Pakistan, and it must be the passport you travelled on. Otherwise the phone is registered on CNIC.
How is PTA tax calculated?
PTA tax is charged by FBR based on the phone’s customs value in US dollars. Each price slab has a fixed regulatory duty, a mobile levy and income tax, plus sales tax as a percentage of the phone’s value in rupees.
Why is my actual PTA tax different from the calculator?
FBR uses its own assessed value for each phone model and its own exchange rate, which can differ from the retail price and the market rate. The calculator gives a close estimate; the final amount is shown on the DIRBS portal when you generate your PSID.
Do non-filers pay more PTA tax?
Yes. On CNIC registration, people not on FBR’s Active Taxpayer List usually pay double the income tax part. Filers can also claim the income tax back when filing their annual return.
What happens if I do not pay PTA tax?
After the grace period, PTA blocks the phone’s IMEI on Pakistani mobile networks. The phone still works on Wi-Fi, but SIM calls and mobile data stop working until the tax is paid.
How do I pay PTA tax?
Apply on the DIRBS portal or a customer service centre with your IMEI and passport or CNIC, generate a PSID, then pay it through your bank app, ATM or a bank branch. The phone is usually registered within a day.
Official sources
This calculator gives an estimate. For the exact tax on your phone and the latest official rules, use these government sites:
- PTA DIRBS portal – register your phone, check IMEI status and generate your PSID with the exact tax.
- Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) – official notices about device registration and blocking.
- FBR mobile devices regularization (DIRBS) – FBR’s page on taxes for registering mobile phones.
- FBR SROs and notifications – official duty notifications, including the July 2026 regulatory duty change.
- FBR Active Taxpayer List – check whether you are a filer.
CalcPro is not affiliated with PTA or FBR. Rates last reviewed October 2026.
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